Maple Bourbon Apple Cider
A warm and flavorful drink combining the sweetness of maple syrup with the richness of bourbon and the spiced aroma of apple cider.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 L apple cider
- 2 orange slices
- 2 lemon slices
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 8–10 whole cloves
- 3 whole star anise
- 4 tbsp maple syrup, or as needed
- bourbon, about 1 oz per serving
- extra cinnamon sticks and star anise, for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, place the apple cider over medium high heat. Add the orange and lemon slices, cinnamon, cloves, and star anise.
- Bring the cider up to a simmer and then turn down the heat.
- Let the cider gently steep on low for about half an hour until it is infused with the flavour of the spices.
- After steeping, add maple syrup to taste and remove the citrus and spices.
- To serve, add 1 oz bourbon to a mug and top with the hot apple cider.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and star anise if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup.
- For non-alcoholic version, omit bourbon.
- Can be made in large batches for gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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